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Students in the 2021 KITS group sit on the floor

Kids in Transition to School (KITS) summer programming underway

It’s summertime, which means KITS is underway the Bethel School District. Now in its 10th year in Bethel, KITS, or Kids in Transition to School, helps incoming kindergartners get a jump-start on school over the summer. Students learn how to follow directions, maintain respectful boundaries, share with other children and just be in a classroom,...
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Bethel Health Center logo

Bethel Health Center Summer Hours

The Bethel Health Center will be open on a limited basis during the summer months. The center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates: July 15, Aug. 9, 12, 16 and 19. Regular Bethel Health Center hours will resume beginning Monday, Aug. 30.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Cutting Tape To Open Opportunities

In one of her last official events before retirement, Bethel Superintendent Chris Parra cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Sarang affordable housing complex, provided by Homes For Good. Bethel had been working with Homes For Good to assist families with children cut through red tape and find spots in the new complex,...
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students sitting under umbrellas during graduation

They Had A Plan For That

Willamette’s graduates in the Class of 2021 defied the odds. The chance of rain increased as the four separate commencement ceremonies took place, but only some light showers dared to fall in the final minutes of the last event. Wil-Hi had a plan for that: specially-ordered umbrellas featuring the school logo quickly popped up and...
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KHS students sitting on the field at the stadium

Pomp And Unusual Circumstances

For the first time in its 19-year history, Kalapuya High School’s graduation was not held at KHS. In order to provide space for COVID physical distancing, Kalapuya’s graduation took place outdoors at Willamette’s Wolverine Stadium. The celebratory atmosphere and sense of pride were the same. Each of Kalapuya’s 55 graduates was honored individually with special...
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man carrying bag of vegetables and District nurse giving a shot

Free Produce And Free Vaccinations

Pick up free food and a free COVID vaccination at the same location this week. Bethel’s weekly Produce Plus (that provides free fresh produce to the community) will also offer a free drop-in COVID vaccination clinic. When: Wednesday, June 9 Time: Produce Plus 10:30 am – 12:30 pm; Vaccinations 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Where:...
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